ISLAMABAD: Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N) in the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, on Thursday praised the country`s foreign policy efforts under Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, calling them `effective and commendable at the internationallevel.

He made these remarks during a meeting with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, who called on him at his office. During the meeting, the foreign secretary briefed Senator Siddiqui on Pakistan`s diplomatic initiatives to highlight the country`s position amid recent tensions with India.

She also apprised him of Foreign Minister Dar`s recent diplomatic engagements aimed at raising the issue of Palestine at political and international forums.

The foreign secretary further outlined Pakistan`s humanitarian support efforts in Gaza, noting that the delivery of food and essential supplies to the conflict-affected population is ongoing.

Senator Siddiqui expressed appreciation for the performance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that `our effective and successful diplomacy has exposed India`s false narrative. No country in the world has endorsed its version of the Pahalgam incident.` He also noted that the people of Gaza are currently facing a severe food crisis and added that the Government of Pakistan`s efforts in this regard reflect the sentiments of the Pakistani public.